Neowin News Feed for: Xiaomi

Bulky VR headsets face steep decline as smart glasses take over the XR market

Paul Hill — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:28:01 +0000

Heavy virtual reality gear is losing its appeal as consumers move toward more comfortable alternatives, leaving legacy headsets in the dust. Read more...

New leak reveals the price of Xiaomi's AirTag competitor, Xiaomi Tag

David Uzondu — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:36:01 +0000

More details about Xiaomi's upcoming Bluetooth tracker have emerged after some retailers accidentally revealed the price on their store pages. Read more...

Review: Xiaomi 15T Pro, a high-end phone that stands up to the flagship competition, mostly

Robbie Khan — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:00:01 +0000

As a Galaxy S25 Ultra owner, using the Xiaomi 15T Pro was rather eye-opening. It offers a better display, larger battery, faster charging, near-equal features, but leaves a few questions about cameras Read more...

Apple's European meltdown exposed as Samsung suffers

Paul Hill — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:38:01 +0000

Xiaomi has leapfrogged Apple as Europe's second-biggest smartphone manufacturer in Q2 2025 and Samsung has taken a big hit too, according to alleged Canalys data. Read more...

iPhones remain the best-selling smartphones in Q1 2025

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 29 May 2025 10:58:01 +0000

The latest data shows that the Apple iPhone 16 lineup is selling well around the world, securing the most spots on the top-10 list in the first quarter. Read more...

Apple Watch is struggling for the top spot despite global market growth

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 24 May 2025 08:16:01 +0000

Xiaomi defeated Apple Watch for the top spot in the global wearable market, which saw a double-digit increase. Read more...

Xiaomi re-enters in-house chip game with deeper pockets, expect an unveil this Thursday

David Uzondu — Mon, 19 May 2025 13:56:01 +0000

Xiaomi is trying again at in-house chips after releasing one back in 2017 but failing to launch a successor, now investing over $5 billion with a new chip unveiling expected Thursday. Read more...

Chinese smartphone makers reportedly want a Google-free Android alternative

Hamid Ganji — Sat, 03 May 2025 19:12:01 +0000

A coalition of Chinese smartphone makers have ventilated the idea of ditching Google-owned Android from their devices due to fear of threats from the US government. Read more...

Review: POCO F7 Ultra, Xiaomi's new affordable flagship powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite

Robbie Khan — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:02 +0000

After many leaks, the F7 Ultra is finally here. With Snapdragon 8 Elite being hot property right now, Xiaomi has pulled out the big guns to make the latest F series appeal to a wider audience. Read more...

POCO F7 Ultra launches next week with HyperOS 2, new fit and finish, top specs and more

Robbie Khan — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:00:01 +0000

Mark your calendars, because this POCO F7 Ultra launches on the 27th March. I'll be attending the launch event live in Singapore, snapping away at everything I see. Here are some pre-embargo details. Read more...

Xiaomi 15 Review: The new flagship series with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Leica cameras

Robbie Khan — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:30:01 +0000

This Xiaomi 15 boasts Leica optics, 50W wireless and 90W wired charging, Snapdragon 8 Elite, superb build quality and ergonomics, but is it worth the £899 starting price? Read more...

Xiaomi 15 Ultra officially unveiled in China with 200MP periscope camera

Fiza Ali — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:58:01 +0000

Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in China, featuring a 200MP periscope camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and more. Read more...

Leaked images show Xiaomi 15 Ultra with its back similar to Leica's M11 camera

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:40:01 +0000

Leaked images of the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra suggest that the device may pay homage to its camera partner, Leica. Read more...

Apple's iPad shipments grew in 2024, but its market share fell

Paul Hill — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:10:01 +0000

Apple saw its iPad shipments grow in 2024 to 56.9 million shipments, up from 54 million units in 2023. Despite this, Apple's market share in the tablet sector fell from 40% to 38.6%. Read more...

Sony launches PlayStation-themed fitness tracker to celebrate its 10th anniversary in China

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:58:01 +0000

Sony launched a PlayStation-themed fitness tracker in China to celebrate the country's 10th anniversary of the PlayStation brand's launch in the country. Read more...

Review: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Xiaomi's new global mid-tier phone with compelling features

Robbie Khan — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 08:08:59 +0000

A big step in the right direction, the Note 14 Pro+ offers compelling bang for buck with only a few camera issues to wrestle with, if you can tolerate that, then this could be a winner for you. Read more...

Xiaomi's new mid-tier phones and wearables are announced sporting high-end specifications

Robbie Khan — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:02:01 +0000

Xiaomi has officially unveiled a slew of new devices for the new year, and as of the 15th January, you can pick up the Redmi Note 14, POCO X7 or Watch 5 and Buds 6 series at very reasonable prices. Read more...

Xiaomi preparing for January 9 Poco X7 Series event but we have some specs already

Paul Hill — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:26:01 +0000

Xiaomi will officially unveil the Poco X7 and X7 Pro at an event tomorrow. There will also be a limited edition Iron Man Poco X7 Pro. Read more...

Xiaomi plans to launch its own smartphone chip in early 2025

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:24:01 +0000

Xiaomi is planning to launch its in-house designed smartphone processor next year, which could potentially make its smartphones more efficient and powerful. Read more...

HyperOS 2 global roadmap: Here's when you Xiaomi phone will pick up the update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:14:02 +0000

Xiaomi has officially announced the global roadmap for the rollout of the Android 15-based HyperOS 2 update. Read more...

Report shows that Samsung doesn't rely much on outsourced designed phones

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:34:01 +0000

Counterpoint Research has shared a report suggesting that two out of 10 Samsung phones were outsourced designs. Read more...

Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro announced with Snapdragon 8 Elite and 20 color options

Omer Dursun — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:50:01 +0000

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone series, the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro. The high-end 15 Pro and compact 15 feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 50MP Leica cameras and HyperOS 2.0. Read more...

Xiaomi confirms the launch date of its Snapdragon 8 Elite powered devices

Steve Bennett — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:28:02 +0000

Xiaomi's recently announced 15 and 15 Pro phones are due to launch on October 29 at a launch event in China. Read more...

Xiaomi's smart ring will auto-adjust to your finger size, patent suggests

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:40:02 +0000

The latest Xiaomi patent unveils a smart ring from the OEM that will supposedly adjust to your finger size, much more convenient than current smart rings. Read more...

Take a look at the first supposed Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 phone likely to debut this month

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 06:10:01 +0000

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi 15 Pro flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor in October this year. Read more...

New Xiaomi TVs promise vibrant 4K visuals and immersive Dolby sound

Paul Hill — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:48:01 +0000

Xiaomi's global launch introduces the TV Max 2025 series with stunning 85-inch and 100-inch models starting at EUR 1,299.99 and EUR 1,999.99, respectively. Read more...

Xiaomi 14T Series launches with prices starting at EUR 649 and EUR 799

Paul Hill — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:16:01 +0000

Xiaomi has officially launched its 14T Series, with the 14T priced at EUR 649 and the Pro version at EUR 799, alongside the global debut of the MIX Flip. Read more...

Indian antitrust body finds Amazon, Flipkart guilty of violating laws with Samsung, others

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:30:01 +0000

India's antitrust regulator has found Amazon and Flipkart guilty of colluding with smartphone companies such as Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and others. Read more...

Meet the Redmi 14C: 50 MP camera and massive battery for just $119

Paul Hill — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:48:01 +0000

With the MediaTek Helio G81 processor and a long-lasting 5,160 mAh battery, the Redmi 14C is designed for smooth performance and all-day usage-perfect for budget-conscious users. Read more...

Xiaomi's button-less phone could arrive as early as next year

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:32:02 +0000

It is rumored that Xiaomi could be the first smartphone brand in the world to launch a button-less smartphone as early as next year. Read more...

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a smartphone with a tri-fold display

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:46:01 +0000

After Huawei confirmed plans to launch a triple-folding smartphone next month, rumors about Xiaomi's plan to launch a similar product have started circulating in Chinese social media. Read more...

Xiaomi's auto business is now contributing to the company's earnings for the quarter

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:02:01 +0000

While Xiaomi started shipping its first EV in April, the company's earnings report for the second quarter of the year shows the auto business is already contributing to the company's revenue. Read more...

This bang-for-buck Smart Band 9 fitness tracker from Xiaomi goes global on August 16

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:18:01 +0000

After launching its latest fitness tracker in China, Xiaomi is set to launch the Smart Band 9 for global markets on August 16 in four color options, with a price tag similar to the Smart Band 8. Read more...

Xiaomi phones may soon gain a feature to detect hidden cameras

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:44:01 +0000

A fresh report claims that Xiaomi is working on a new novel feature that would help Xiaomi phone users detect hidden cameras in their vicinity, allegedly arriving with the HyperOS 2.0 update. Read more...

Xiaomi's answer to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 looks great and packs bigger battery

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:26:01 +0000

Xiaomi is all set to debut its first flip phone, the Mix Flip. This is Xiaomi's answer to the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6. The phone has a stunning design and a bigger battery. Read more...

Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Xiaomi achieve 1.8 Gbps 5G download speeds with Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Paul Hill — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:16:01 +0000

Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Xiaomi have tested 1024 QAM technology with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and managed to hit 1.8 Gbps download speeds. Vodafone said 1024 QAM will arrive in 2025 for supported devices. Read more...

Xiaomi G34WQi review: A 180Hz FreeSync Premium 34" gaming ultrawide monitor for $246

Robbie Khan — Wed, 29 May 2024 12:10:02 +0000

The G34WQi is great value for money for anyone wanting a budget, yet still decent performing monitor for screen tear-free gaming. It does lack a handful of features, though, but do they matter? Read more...

Global smartphone market returns to double digit growth

Paul Hill — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:32:01 +0000

Smartphone global shipments have reached double digit growth for the first time since 2021. The biggest winner year-over-year in Q1 was Transsion followed by Xiaomi, the popular Chinese manufacturer. Read more...

Apple bites back: regains the lead in European smartphone market during Q4 2023

Paul Hill — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:14:01 +0000

Apple has overtaken Samsung in phone shipments in Europe, according to the analyst firm Canalys. The iPhone maker tends to do well in the fourth quarter each year but this is the first time it leads. Read more...

Smartphone market shows signs of recovery in Q4 2023

Paul Hill — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:01 +0000

The analyst company Canalys has revealed that smartphone shipments were up year-over-year in the final quarter of 2023. It said that this stabilization could represent the start of a recovery. Read more...